Just to announce to fine US network admins we have recent batch used HP ProCurve 4108gls listed now on auction site eBay for your pleasant consideration. Only $899.99US and exactly same as models stolen from Montpelier Schools last night. Look for all auctions listed under seller ID fallofftruck. Combined shipping available. A+++ eBay Power Seller!

We're all ProCurve here in Montpelier, too. While, as David says, they are cheaper than others of similar quality, they still aren't cheap. I've bought my last three 4108gls used on eBay
for WAY less than a new one would cost. Of course, they're not new, that's why. But because of HP's great warranty, I don't ever have to deal with the eBay vendor again; I just call HP for support. The most recent I purchased had 4 24 port 10/100 modules and one 20 port with 2 Fiber SX gigabit transceivers for $500. It's been running just fine for several months now.

-Vince

>>> On 1/22/2009 at 9:29 AM, David Curtis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> We only run HP because of a few reasons:
> Lifetime warranty
> Much cheaper than the other switch manufacture's comparable product line
> Easy to get support on the phone (including config help)
> Very knowledgeable support
>
> Did I mention lifetime support/warranty.
>
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John McSweeney
> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 8:49 AM
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> Subject: request: fiber switch recommendations
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> I am shopping for 3-5 switches fiber ready or fiber module equipped to
> integrate into my network. I have been very satisfied with a mostly HP
> Procurve backbone 4000 and 2500 series with fiber modules added and
> like the idea of sticking with a procurve configuration but they are
> getting a little old. The fiber modules were pricy but have been
> durable. I know there are cheaper and compatible and equally reliable
> switches out there and am seeking recommendations.
> thanks
>
>
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>
>
> John McSweeney
> Cabot School Technologist
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